1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1960 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1961 Austin A 40 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 995 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Austin A 40 (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1960 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Prefect weights approximately 18 kg more than 1961 Austin A 40.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1960 Ford Prefect (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 40 | 1960 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 40 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 54 L |
